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According to investment bank Alliance Global Partners, on September 3, the firm initiated its first buy rating on Microstrategy (MSTR) with a $217 price target, implying 75% upside potential. Alliance Global Partners manages approximately $2.3 billion in assets.

According to HTX market data, Solana (SOL) broke below $100 today, trading at $99.94 with a 24-hour gain of 1.53%.

According to multiple statements on September 3, U.S. President Trump said Iran's regime is collapsing and indicated preparation for another round of military strikes, adding that such action would not last long. He stated the U.S. now has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which millions of barrels of oil are exported daily. Meanwhile, Trump spoke with UAE President Al Nahyan to discuss Middle East developments, according to UAE's news agency. In separate developments, U.S. Comme

According to Citigroup, on September 3, the investment bank cut Samsung Electronics' target price to 430,000 KRW (from 450,000 KRW) and SK Hynix's to 3 million KRW (from 3.1 million KRW), reflecting unfavorable won-dollar exchange rates. Samsung's third-quarter 2026 operating profit forecast was reduced 10% to 1.041 trillion KRW, while SK Hynix's was lowered 3% to 740 billion KRW. Despite near-term earnings headwinds, Citigroup maintained "buy" ratings on both stocks, citing solid memory market

According to Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, the company "will definitely build humanoid robots" and explore other robotic forms. Altman stated that since most real-world infrastructure and tools are designed for humans, humanoid structures are better suited to physical environments. OpenAI is currently rebuilding its robotics team, hiring for roles in robotic control algorithms, actuator design, data collection, and embodied AI. The company previously shut down early robotics projects around 2021 due t

According to ChainCatcher, Taiwan-based DRAM manufacturer Nanya Technology (ticker: 2408) reported on September 2 that its unaudited consolidated net revenue for August 2026 was NT$44.69 billion, representing a 1.88% month-over-month increase from July's NT$43.87 billion and a 560.85% year-over-year increase from August 2025's NT$6.76 billion. The company also disclosed that its consolidated revenue from January through August 2026 totaled NT$220.19 billion, up 638.19% compared to the same perio

President Putin stated on September 3 that Russian forces are accelerating their advancement in the special military operation zone. No additional details regarding specific metrics or timeline were disclosed.

According to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), crypto businesses operating under its no-action relief have until September 30, 2026 to submit licensing applications or amendments under the existing Corporations Act. Companies requiring an Australian Financial Services (AFS) license must lodge formal applications or modifications, while market infrastructure operators must provide written notice to ASIC and attend a meeting before submitting full applications. Firms tha

According to Digital Asset, on September 3 at 6:30 PM KST, Bitcoin spot premium across four major South Korean exchanges (Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Cobit) versus Binance averaged 0.26%. Upbit and Cobit each posted a 0.27% premium, while Bithumb recorded 0.24% and Coinone 0.25%.

According to Bitget data reported by BlockBeats, on September 3, WTI crude oil and Brent crude oil both rose over 1%. WTI traded at $90.01 per barrel while Brent crude oil reached $95.26 per barrel.

According to the Challenger Report, U.S. companies announced 529,914 layoffs in the first eight months of 2026, marking the lowest level for the same period since 2022. Meanwhile, corporate hiring plans reached their highest level for the same period since 2023.

According to Ukrainian Parliament, on September 2, security personnel from Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and the Defense Intelligence directorate engaged in a gunfire exchange in Kyiv. On September 3, Ukraine's Supreme Rada officially announced it has launched a special investigation into the incident to examine all circumstances and underlying systemic issues, with findings to be reported to lawmakers.

According to Ukraine's National Police and Security Service, on Tuesday the agency shut down a network of fake investment platforms based in Kyiv that drained cryptocurrency wallets belonging to victims across more than 20 countries. Investigators have identified 62 victims so far, including citizens of Germany, Poland, France, the UK, Canada and Israel. The operation, run by a 25-year-old IT specialist, generated up to $1 million monthly at its peak and involved more than 46 Ukrainians. Victims

According to Binance Customer Support, on September 3 at 05:44 UTC+8, AKE token experienced significant price volatility across multiple mainstream trading platforms and on-chain markets with consistent trends, representing market-wide price fluctuations rather than a Binance-specific anomaly. Binance does not offer AKE spot trading; AKEUSDT contract pricing and liquidation mechanisms reference global spot market prices rather than Binance's spot market. The platform's systems operated normally

According to Gate data, WTI crude oil and Brent crude rose over 1% intraday on September 3, now trading at $90.01 per barrel and $95.26 per barrel respectively.

According to Odaily, B.AI's discount on DeepSeek-V4-Flash and DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp took effect on September 3. The platform is offering peak-hour pricing at 50% of official rates and off-peak pricing as low as 25% of peak rates, with single calls saving up to 75%. The offer applies to high-concurrency tasks, agent workflows, and large-scale API calls.

According to Gate data, Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) broke through $98 per barrel today, trading at $98.22, up 1.7% over the past 24 hours.

According to HyperliquidNews, the upcoming network upgrade will enable HIP-3 to support configurable permitted markets. The enhancement will allow U.S. investors to access specific markets, as well as provide access options for institutional investors subject to strict regulatory requirements.

According to ChainCatcher, citing Ukraine's State Police and Security Service, law enforcement dismantled a crypto investment fraud operation on Tuesday. The network, based in Kyiv, targeted users from over 20 countries including Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Spain, France, and the U.K., using fake investment platforms embedded with wallet-draining tools. Investigators confirmed 62 victims and identified a 25-year-old IT specialist as the ringleader who recruited over 46 Ukrainian operatives acros

According to Yemeni military sources, government forces recaptured a position in Mu'zaah area, western Taiz province.